Andy Blackburn, Founder of Niron Magnetics

About Andy Blackburn

Andy Blackburn is the CEO of Niron Magnetics, a company developing the world's first high-performance permanent magnets free of rare earths. Under his leadership, the company aims to commercialize its Clean Earth Magnet™ technology, which uses iron and nitrogen.

Andy Blackburn at a glance

• Company: Niron Magnetics
• Total raised: $77M
• Investors: Volvo Cars Tech Fund, Volta Energy Technologies, Anzu Partners, University of Minnesota
• Location: Minneapolis, United States

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